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Hey Sage Life: Daily Home & Yard Wisdom

October 30, 2025 | Edition AM • By Larry

Jumpstart Your Morning: The Coffee Grounds Gardening Trick

Morning gardening with coffee grounds

Greetings, neighbor! Let’s start the day strongly with nitrogen-rich java. Sprinkle those old coffee grounds in your flower beds. As they decompose, they add some extra nourishment to your soil! Remember to use them sparingly, though, as too much of a good thing can be… well, not so good.

Larry’s One-Trip Move: Add coffee grounds into your compost for a nitrogen boost. Mix them in well to prevent any clumping.

Friendly DIY Fix: The Sugar Solution

Bowl of sugar for DIY cleaning

Got some stubborn wallpaper you’re itching to remove? Soak that sticky sucker with a mix of warm water and sugar. Let it sit for a while (maybe enjoy a real sugary treat while you wait), then peel it off. It’s satisfyingly sweet!

Larry’s One-Trip Move: Always test your sugar solution on a small, hidden patch first to ensure it doesn’t damage your wall.

Autumn Patio Party: Let’s Light It Up

Outdoor patio with fall decorations and lights

Who says backyard parties are only for the summer? This October, let’s amp up the ambiance with some vintage string lights. Lay some fuzzy blankets out on your patio chairs, roast some spicy sweet pumpkin seeds, and enjoy the crisp fall evening.

Larry’s One-Trip Move: Use an outdoor, weather-resistant extension cord for your string lights to ensure safety and longevity.

The Hidden Home Chore: Clear Those Gutters!

Man on ladder clearing house gutters

Regretfully, it’s that time of the year again! No, I’m not talking about your in-laws visiting. I mean gutter cleaning. Pull out those ladders and clear the leaves and gunk from your home’s waterways. Remember, a blocked gutter today can lead to costly water damage tomorrow.

Larry’s One-Trip Move: Invest in a gutter cleaning tool. It’ll make this dirty job quicker and easier.

Our Blooming Community: Mrs. Patel’s Marigolds

Vibrant yellow marigold flowers in a local garden

Our bustling little borough has so much to share. Let’s give a sunny salute to Mrs. Patel from down the street. Her golden marigold flowers are the talk of our backyard huddles! It’s small delights like these that truly stitch our neighborhood tightly together.

Larry’s One-Trip Move: Visit a neighbor’s garden. Ask them about their experiences and exchange gardening tips! It’s a great way to learn and bond.

🧢 Larry’s Note

Say, have you ever looked at a screwdriver and thought, “You’re my only turn in life”? Well, I cracked that joke to my wife once, said I was a “nuts and bolts kinda guy”. She threw me a look that could sandpaper an oak chair. Ah, the joys of home craftsmanship!

“Trust is like a mirror, you can fix it if it’s broken, but you can still see the crack in that reflection.” — Lady Gaga

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